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​Welcome to COSTA - Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas
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Rural Community Development Support Service
​Coronavirus / COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub

As your Local Rural Support Network we continue to support
our local communities and groups in Mid Ulster. 

We are following ongoing official advice on how to handle the current Coronavirus situation and
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keeping you all regularly up-to-date.
We are maintaining services strictly in line with all current restrictions.
OUR OFFICES CURRENTLY LARGELY REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
If you require any support or assistance Tel: COSTA 028 855 56880  
Email COSTA: info.costa@btconnect.com


Mid Ulster District Council COVID-19 Local Community Support 
Regularly updated Information to assist people in the
Mid Ulster area is available on the MUD Council website at: 
Covid-19 Service Update | Mid Ulster District Council (midulstercouncil.org)


Mid Ulster Senior's Network - Information Booklet
Current Funding Schemes for Individuals - Feb 2021
Latest Funding Bulletin (CORONAVIRUS & OTHER)
HOME DELIVERIES in MID Ulster AREA
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Download and view our latest Annual  Report here: 
COSTA 2019 / 2020 Annual Report
Upcoming Training & Information Workshops

New Year 2021

Planning & Running Online Meetings & AGMs During Covid-19
Coming again in the New Year – dates TBC!
 
 Reopening Your Community Facility - A Practical Guide
Coming again in the New Year – dates TBC!

Charity Commission Annual Returns Workshop
Coming again in the New Year – dates TBC!
 
A Quick Whiz Around Zoom – short practical guide to using Zoom
Coming in the New Year - dates TBC!



To join a Webinar via Zoom on your lap top / tablet / desk top or smart phone – click on the relevant Workshop link above at the scheduled time.
 
You need to have Zoom downloaded on your device in advance – easy-to-follow instructions and links below.
 All Workshops are free and open to all interested participants.
Workshops can also be requested specifically for your own Group / organisation.
If you group requires any training or capacity building please contact us any time.
We can also develop or facilitate other training needs.

Contact COSTA: Tel: 028 855 56880 or email: info.costa@btconnect.com

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How to Link to Zoom:


Zoom is very easy to download and use - download the software in advance from here:   https://zoom.us/download

Here is a handy video tutorial to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guqRELB4dg

An extremely useful guide to using Zoom for a meeting: useful guide for using Zoom


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  Welcome to COSTA - Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas

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​COSTA is the Local Rural Support Network (LRSN) for rural communities,  groups and organisations in the Dungannon & South Tyrone area of Mid Ulster District. 

COSTA is an umbrella community network established in 2000 to support and represent the interests of rural groups and communities throughout the Borough.


The Network assists local community groups through a wide range of support services including: training, facilitation, access, information, brokerage, consultation - all tailored to individual groups needs.

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COSTA currently delivers the following Programmes:

-  Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) - Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural 
   Affairs (DAERA) - Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI);

-  Strategic Community Development Network Organisation - Mid Ulster District Council; 

-  COSTA Good Community Relations Programme - Mid Ulster District Council Good Community Relations  
    Grant;


           This website showcases some of the diverse work we do in helping rural communities to flourish.
 

COSTA
Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas Ltd
President Grants Homestead, 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT70 1TW 
 
Tel: 028 855 56880        Tel: 028 855 56881
Email: 
info.costa@btconnect.com                Web:  www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org
Facebook: Costa Costa    http://www.facebook.com/costa.network
OR Facebook:   
https://www.facebook.com/COSTA-Community-Organisations-of-South-Tyrone-Areas-595993680543963/
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​Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832     
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: NIC 101598      
ISO 9001:2015 Cert: FS 592437


COSTA is funded by
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) through DAERA’s Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) via The Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI) 
and Mid Ulster District Council

COSTA Office Space to Hire
COSTA Rural Support Network based at President Grant's Homestead in Dungannon,
South Tyrone area.

Desk space for hire, very competitive rates / negotiable:


Up to 3 – 4 desk spaces available.
Full Disability Access to premises and WCs.
Ample, free and secure car parking.
Kitchen facilities.
Adjoining Meeting Room.
Audio-Visual facilities / Screen / Flip Charts.
WiFi / Broadband.
Photocopier / Fax / Telephone Line / Answering Machine / Computer access.
Public Notice Board.
Shelving / space.
Spacious and pleasant.
Picturesque rural surroundings at the very centre of the former Dungannon Council area adjoining President Grant’s Homestead.


Contact COSTA Tel: 028 855 56880 or info.costa@btconnect.com   
  
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